Business Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlocked in Strait of Hormuz
In the US, stock markets fell overnight, with the S&P 500 index declining by 0.41 percent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite down by 0.89 percent.…
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Sports UAE captain Waseem fined and handed demerit point for criticising umpiring
In another match, Bangladesh secured their third consecutive ODI series victory by defeating New Zealand by 55 runs in the third ODI in Chattogram on Thursday.…
Weather Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces
Issued at 5:30 a.m. on 24 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty weather is expected in parts of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, and Uva…
Business Whistleblowers ask Treasury Chief to resign over theft of USD 2.5 mn
The civil society group ‘Free Lawyers’ revealed on October 23 that the Treasury mistakenly paid a USD 2.5 million loan installment to the wrong party instead…
Politics Financial donation from Sri Lankans residing in the United States to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Representing Sri Lankans living in San Francisco, Mr Palitha Rajapaksha handed over the relevant cheque to the Director General of Public Relations at the…
Travel 16-04-2026 | 2:36 PMWill Aloka Join Sri Lanka’s Global Walk of Peace?The upcoming “Walk of Peace” set to be held in Sri...
The upcoming “Walk of Peace” set to be held in Sri Lanka, has begun to capture widespread attention and anticipation.Adding a deeply touching dimension to this…
Business 02-04-2026 | 5:20 PMCoal Controversy takes an Unexpected TurnRakitha Rajapakshe, Director and Shareholder in In...
Rakitha Rajapakshe, Director and Shareholder in Invest.LK, a company that owns shares in Panaurora (Pvt) Ltd, has denied that either company has links to…
Sports Court Sets May 29 Hearing in Rs. 70 Mn Krrish CaseCOLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the Krrish transaction be taken up again on May 29.The case was calle
COLOMBO ( News 1st); The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the Krrish transaction…
Crime Body of Murdered 19‑Year‑Old Found In MattakkuliyaCOLOMBO (News 1st); The body of a young man who was murdered has been discovered near the Nadee Viharaya in Mattakkuliya, police said.Police Spokesman...23-04-2026 | 1:53 PMRead more
COLOMBO ( News 1st); The body of a young man who was murdered has been discovered near the Nadee Viharaya in Mattakkuliya, police said. Police Spokesman…
Politics Sri Lankan Community praised for preserving traditions and values in Australia
The Sri Lankan community in Cooma, Australia , celebrated their sixth consecutive Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival on 12 April. Despite a cold autumn…
Sports ICC T20 World Cup Trophy Tour in the Country Launched Under President’s Patronage
The official tour showcasing the ICC T20 World Cup trophy, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in 2026, was formally inaugurated today (21) at…
Politics 12-04-2026 | 10:55 AMUFC 327 Miami Donald Trump Enters Kaseya CenterPresident Donald Trump was ringside at a UFC fight in Miami on Saturday nig...
President Donald Trump was ringside at a UFC fight in Miami on Saturday night as high-stakes peace talks with Iran unraveled on the other side of the world. He…
Business 13-04-2026 | 7:37 PMTrump says US to begin naval blockadeThe U.S. military is due to begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving I...
The U.S. military is due to begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving Iran's ports at 10 a.m. (1400 GMT), after weekend talks on ending the war broke…
Business France Signals Positive Outlook on SL's GSP+COLOMBO (News 1st); France has called for a further expansion of Sri Lanka’s capacity to export high‑quality garment products to European markets, the...23-04-2026 | 11:24 AMRead more
COLOMBO ( News 1st); France has called for a further expansion of Sri Lanka’s capacity to export high‑quality garment products to European markets, the…
Politics 23-04-2026 | 7:18 AMDay 02 of the Walk for Peace Begins from MataleCOLOMBO (News 1st) - Today marks the second day of...
COLOMBO ( News 1st) - Today marks the second day of the Walk for Peace in the Island of Peace.The Walk for Peace in the Island of Peace concluded its first leg…
Politics Russian Deputy Foreign Minister to Visit Sri Lanka on March 31
Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Andrey Rudenko, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka for an official visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Politics Lanka faces crisis of conscience over fate of animals: Call for compassion, law reform, and ethical responsibility
The appeal emphasizes that there are about three million stray dogs in Sri Lanka, highlighting their suffering due to a lack of effective sterilization…
Business President Chairs Meeting with Heads of Banks and Financial Institutions
Following the launch of the National QR Payment Promotion Initiative, a meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the heads of banks and financial…
Weather Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 APRIL 2026Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the…
Business Compensation payments and reconstruction activities related to the Ditwah relief measures must be expedited with special attention at the district level – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that compensation payments and reconstruction activities related to the Ditwah relief measures must be…
Business Parliament urged to probe questionable payment of USD 2.5 mn from Treasury
President’s Counsel Maithri Gunaratne has urged the Parliament to intervene in an ongoing investigation conducted by the Treasury into the wrongful payment of…
Business US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters - Report
The U.S. military has stopped at least three oil tankers flying the Iranian flag in Asian waters, redirecting them from their locations near India , Malaysia,…
General Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
Today, April 23, is the special time for planting tree saplings, according to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year schedule known as ‘Nekath Seettuwa.’ The tree…
Politics Sri Lanka, Iran Foreign Ministers hold phone conversation
Vijitha Herath, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, spoke on the phone with Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran. During their conversation,…